Mahnaz Food Wholesale | Cashew Nut Roasted / Kacang Gajus Panggang 5kg

Mahnaz Food Cashew Nut Roasted / Kacang Gajus Panggang 5kg

Cashew nuts (raw cashew nuts) are light-colored and kidney-shaped nuts we often see in trail mixes. Although commonly referred to as nuts, cashews are actually seeds, being the fruit of the tropical tree called Anacardium occidentale that produces the bitter-tasting cashew apple.

Cashews have been used in traditional medicine systems for centuries to heal various ailments, including poor heart health and diabetes. They’re native to coastal Brazil and today are popular across the globe, especially in Asian cuisine. With that, it’s no surprise that cashew nuts’ rich taste and crunch make it a popular snack and cooking ingredient in Malaysia as well.

Due to their high nutrient density and supply of many vital minerals, cashews and other nuts are often recommended to improve heart health. Roasted cashew nuts are rich in unsaturated fatty acids and numerous other beneficial compounds, including plant-based protein; dietary fiber; minerals like copper, zinc and magnesium; plus antioxidants in the form of phytosterols and phenolic compounds.

The composition of the cashew kernel is about 21 percent protein, 46 percent fat and 25 percent carbohydrates (a portion of which is indigestible fiber), making it a filling, high-protein and high-fat food choice.

One of the key factors of cashews’ nutrition is their healthy fat content, which supports heart health while providing a satisfying crunch. Whether eaten on their own or added to recipes or desserts, you can’t go wrong with having roasted cashews in your diet!